Chipping Sodbury vs Filton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Filton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Chipping Sodbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipping Sodbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipping Sodbury
£391,430
Filton
£336,734
Crime Rate
Chipping Sodbury
72.1
Filton
230.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipping Sodbury
100.0%
Filton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipping Sodbury
406.3
Filton
455.9
EPC Rating
Chipping Sodbury
72.7
Filton
72.7
Median Income
Chipping Sodbury
£33,798
Filton
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Chipping Sodbury commands an average of £391,430, compared with £336,734 in Filton – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Chipping Sodbury is a flat at £262,250, while in Filton it is a flat at £188,682.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Chipping Sodbury (£262,250 vs £188,682).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestChipping Sodbury has a crime rate of 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 220% lower than Filton at 230.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipping Sodbury is violent-crime, while in Filton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Chipping Sodbury, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Filton. There are 3 schools in Chipping Sodbury and 3 in Filton.
Chipping Sodbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Filton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipping Sodbury | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.9 Mbps in Filton and 406.3 Mbps in Chipping Sodbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Chipping Sodbury and 97.3% in Filton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Chipping Sodbury and 89.9% in Filton.
Filton is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (456 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chipping Sodbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Filton averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Chipping Sodbury and £1,091 in Filton. 69.4% of homes in Chipping Sodbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Filton.
Chipping Sodbury has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Chipping Sodbury and £33,798 in Filton. The median age is 43 in Chipping Sodbury and 43 in Filton. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Chipping Sodbury versus 72.4% in Filton. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Chipping Sodbury and 62.2% in Filton.
| Indicator | Chipping Sodbury | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,026 | 10,955 |
| Median Age | 43 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 33% |
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